Depending on the nature of the resource you are uploading, you can copy and use the following attribution statements.

Original Resource Attribution Text

Except where otherwise noted, this work, developed by {Insert District Name with Hyperlink} is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
  • You can replace "this work" with the name of your specific resource.


Adapted Resource Attribution Text

Except where otherwise noted, this work, developed by {Insert District Name Here} is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. This is a derivative from {Insert Source and with Hyperlink}.
  • The type of open license you use will vary depending on the nature of the open license on the source material you are adapting.

Using Images in Your Work?

If you have taken a photo or created a graphic you would like to use in your resource, indicate you are applying an open license by including one of the following attribution statements:
  1. Photo you took for a work related event or as part of your job duties: ImageName* by {Insert District Name and Hyperlink} is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
  2. Photo you took on your own time not related to your job duties. ImageName* by {Your Name} is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

If you have found a perfect image on the internet and would like to use it, first make sure if it either has an open license or is in the public domain. If it is not marked as either, assume it is all rights reserved and may NOT be used.












Need Additional Guidance?

Visit the Open Attribution Builder from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges for help crafting attribution statements on a work remixed from multiple resources.

View more information on attribution best practices from Creative Commons.

Contact Barbara Soots with specific questions regarding open licensing or providing proper attribution.